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Known for Honeycrisp and SweeTango, the university’s new Superior Fruit Innovations program helps growers access new genetics like Super Snap and Big Flirt without the restrictions of traditional club models... Read More

Target has named Cara Sylvester as chief merchandising officer and Lisa Roath as chief operating officer, part of an overhaul aimed at streamlining operations... Read More

Both groups see sustainable produce packaging as important to the overall sustainability of their lives and businesses respectively... Read More

Organic fair trade bananas will be available in Save-On-Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Urban Fare, Buy-Low Foods, Quality Foods and Nesters Market... Read More

Some argue that soft openings help stores address problems before the spotlight of the grand opening, but there’s only one real opportunity to showcase things at their best, especially in produce... Read More

By leveraging benefit-led education and celebrity influencers, mushroom suppliers are rebranding both staples and specialty varieties as approachable, everyday ingredients that boost brain health and enhance traditional meat dishes... Read More

USDA says it will provide $1 billion in assistance for specialty crops, sugar and commodities not covered through the previously announced Farmer Bridge Assistance program, but with $500 million in losses to just russet potatoes alone, the figure falls well short of the full funding needed... Read More

The Packer sat down with the International Fresh Produce Association team to learn how the organization supports its members locally and connects them globally — all with the aim of increasing fresh produce consumption... Read More